Tool & Die Training Lead — Apprenticeship

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• Posted on September 9, 2026

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DAIKIN TX TECHNOLOGY PARK
19001 KERMIER ROAD
WALLER, TX 77484, USA

DAIKIN TX TECHNOLOGY PARK
19001 KERMIER ROAD
WALLER, TX 77484, USA

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19001 KERMIER ROAD
WALLER, TX 77484, USA
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19001 KERMIER ROAD
WALLER, TX 77484, USA
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• On-site
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TOOLA
  010494

The Tool & Die Instructor directs and trains the Tool & Die apprenticeship pipeline. The role leads and delivers the 2-year apprenticeship training to ensure capability to maintain, repair, and improve production tooling for HVAC manufacturing, supporting safe, disruption-free output and quality. Responsibilities include instructing sharpening and fitting tooling; instructing on punch entry and pass line heights; timing progressive dies; sustaining forming stations;

troubleshooting at the press; operating toolroom equipment; and designing/building jigs and fixtures. The position designs, develops, and delivers classroom and hands-on instruction; evaluates apprentice competency; maintains documentation and standards aligned with Daikin’s T&D Trainer program; and partners with Production, Engineering, and EHS to build a safe, productive, and skilled workforce. This position requires the trainer to keep accurate records of training hours, as well as OJT hours.

Position Responsibilities may Include:

• Develop, deliver, and assess training modules aligned with the tool & die trade standards and organizational needs

• Lead hands-on instruction in a fully equipped toolroom environment, deliver outcomes aligned with advanced tool and die competencies, and in conjunction with the DOL training requirements.

• Work with subject matter experts to develop or enhance curriculum as required

• Evaluate students’ performance on quizzes, tests, and advise students on academic performance

• Prepare training facility and lab prior to training classes

• Select equipment, materials, and supplies needed to run the tool & die lab; design learning materials used for lab assignments coordinated with lectures; distribute appropriate materials for student use

• Ensure apprentices adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards, including equipment and tools

• Facilitate the capstone project: lead trainees through design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of a die/tool from blueprint through final inspection

• Design die details and FAI engineering in CAD or Solid-Works, etc.

• Run EDMs and Program EDMs / At a minimum must have knowledge of how EDM’s function

• Own 5S in shop and maintain tooling of apprentice equipment.

• Instruction on building Jigs & Fixtures

• Trouble-shoot tooling problems at the press with students

• Escalate matters to manager when needed

• Perform additional projects/duties as assigned

Nature & Scope:

• Is recognized as a subject matter expert in job area

• Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager

• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals

• Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Knowledge &

Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Thorough knowledge of Machine Shop Practices: expert-level setup, operation, and conversational programming of manual and CNC lathes, mills, and grinders; drill presses for drilling/tapping; saws, shears, and hand tools; metal/plastic forming equipment.

• Advanced knowledge in die making (able to repair and/or fabricate replacement tooling for molds and dies with tool room equipment excluding equipment limitations)

• Ability to set up, operate, and conversationally program conventional, manual, and…